VISIT THE CHATEAU AND THE GARDENS OF VILLANDRY
The 2018 Opening Times
The gardens of Villandry are one of the few places in France to be open every day of the year. Make the most of it and be amazed at their constantly changing beauty from January to December!
What's on
In 2018, in the chateau and the gardens of Villandry, 4 exhibitions and 4 events about garden…
A family visit
This entertaining, educational programme is a fun way for families to visit the cultural sites of Anjou and Touraine.
A group visit
You are a teacher, a member of a club or association, a member of a works council or will you be coming as a family or with friends, see our special group rates.
Visitors with disabilities
If you have reduced mobility, are blind/visually-impaired or are deaf/hearing-impaired, we are currently working actively to make your visit more comfortable and enjoyable.
CURRENTLY AND SOON TO VILLANDRY
Nights of a Thousand Lights (Nuits des Mille Feux), 6 & 7 july – 3 & 4 august:
An unmissable event at Villandry, the Nights of a Thousand Lights will once again this year be the place to be for lovers of beauty and poetry. Illuminated by...
25 august : Bat night
To mark the 22nd year of International Bat Night, LPO Touraine and the château de Villandry will welcome 200 curious guests for an unusual evening discovering...
15 & 16 september : European Heritage Days (Journées Européennes du Patrimoine)
To celebrate European Heritage Days, Villandry is giving pride of place to the region’s artistic craftsmen, who hold expertise that is essential in...
VILLANDRY IN PICTURES
GARDENING ADVICE
A team of ten gardeners maintains the gardens of Villandry daily throughout the year. In this section, gardening enthusiasts have access to expert advice from our head gardener, Laurent Portuguez, published season by season.
VILLANDRY MULTIMEDIA
App
The free Android, iPhone and iPad Villandry app is available in 5 languages on Apple Store and Play Store.
Virtual Tour
The virtual tour of the gardens of Villandry offers a different look at Villandry. Explore the estate in detail and access original documentary resources and multimedia content.
RECEPTIONS & SEMINARS
IN THE CHATEAU &
THE GARDENS OF VILLANDRY
Looking for an original way to say thank you
to your staff or customers?
What better venue than our gardens,
with options to suit all budgets,
combining rooms, menus and natural produce,
all in an exceptional setting.
VISIT THE LOIRE VALLEY
The Loire Valley is a region well endowed with natural and built heritage. It has a large number of Chateaux of the Loire and vineyards. This cultural abundance recognised by UNESCO earned the Loire Valley its inscription on the World Heritage List in 2000.
PRESS ROOM
Are you a media professional?
Then this page is for you. Here you will find high-definition,
royalty-free press images, together with our press packs
for the current year. Happy browsing!